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From the driver’s seat stakeout to full red-carpet glam... 🕵️‍♀️👠✨ The full behind-the-scenes edit of my time at @theactorfactory demo camp is here!

Watch to see the character transformations, the on-set collaboration, and the screening celebration. 🎬🎥

🥂🎉 Special shoutout to @chrisozmcintosh for capturing all the fun footage of me on set! 💪🏼👏🏼

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Thanks to you all, we surpassed our Kickstarter goal! Now we’re on to the next stretch of work to finish pre-production. If you feel like you still want to be part of the Kickstarter, the campaign will accept late pledges for another 30 days. You can still claim a reward if any look appealing to you!

Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

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We are SO CLOSE, you guys! Thank you to all the kind and generous backers who have gotten us just past 86% to the finish line! We have a little further to go and only 30 hours left to get there!

If everyone I know on social media pledged just $1, that would do it! If you’ve been on the fence, or waiting to help with the final push, now is the time! We’re almost there!!! Let’s make this dream a reality!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jrpatchell/later-is-now-an-oklahoma-original-film

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no sleep this ‘tember

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One of the best experiences I’ve had as an actor! Saturday night we wrapped our 4 performance run of @laterisnow_production written/directed by @jrpatchell for @theatrecrudeokc at such an amazing venue @perpetualmotiondance with an absolutely stellar cast/crew! We sold out 3/4 shows, and all 4 audiences were so amazing and all so different. I loved feeling the different energies from all of the audiences.

Since 2020, I’ve looked at different ways to challenge myself as an actor and becoming a filmmaker as well was part of that with making a feature film. But I have always wanted to do a play and this amazing opportunity came up. I knew I had to jump at it ‘cause it kind of terrified me but equally excited me. It was exactly what I needed! And Jack wrote such an amazing story w/ a great blend of heart, comedy, and drama. And this character “Bryce” I loved getting to explore him. Can’t thank Jack enough! And it was an honor to share the stage every time w/ this talented cast! I loved seeing everyone bring their characters to life and put their visions into their characters. @thatkelseyrogers @lucasbyates @jj.willis @abigailjolliff @rhinorog From rehearsals to performances, you all inspired me! We had the absolute best crew too @raygunbee @lkellerkenton @rubyshoesii Desirée Varasteh thank you so much to you all!

And what is amazing is this story now begins the next chapter, and that is a FEATURE FILM! Feels like this all has been a literal dream come true! I can’t wait to keep this story going! More on that later…

Thank you so much to @theatrecrudeokc @perpetualmotiondance There were so many great shows and talented artists all doing what we love at the same time! I hope to be a part of it again!

Thank you to everyone that came out to our shows! And major shoutout to the amazing @kendallmcavener Thank you so much for coming out to multiple shows! It means so much.

Stage photos by @dennisspielman @theatrecrudeokc

#actorslife #theatre #okc #theatrecrude

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Bringing this project to life, with this cast and crew, has been a dream come true. They’ve brought so much work, energy, and insight to “Later is Now” that it’s undeniably a better piece than it would have been without them. You all have everlasting claims on my gratitude, and I’m looking forward to what comes next with you all!

Thank you to everyone who’s donated props, come to our shows, and help spread the word! Now we’re off to the final performance, tonight at 5:30!

Cast:
Cassie: @thatkelseyrogers
Bryce: @devinmontgomeryy
Jamie: @lucasbyates
Evelyn: @abigailjolliff
Xander: @jj.willis
Charlie: @rhinorog

Crew:
Stage Manager: @raygunbee
Costume Designer: @rubyshoesii
Prop Master: Lessa Keller-Kenton
Stage Crew: Desiree Varasteh
Special Thanks: @hallmooholycow

Playwright/Director: @jrpatchell
Venue: @perpetualmotiondance
As part of @theatrecrudeokc
Photos: @dennisspielman

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Some of my favorite stills taken by Dennis Spielman (@dennisspielman ) at the Opening Night of “Later is Now” on Sept. 19th! A huge, huge thank you to @theatrecrudeokc for coordinating this festival and giving us a chance to put on this show! And thank you to @perpetualmotiondance for hosting us at such a beautiful venue!

We still have two more shows to go, on the 23rd at 7p and the 26th at 5:30p! They’re already halfway sold out, so don’t miss your chance to see it!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to see our opening weekend shows! The cast, crew, and event staff are doing such an amazing job and we can’t wait to show you more!

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Opening Night selfie moments before performing for last night’s SOLD OUT crowd! Thank you again to everyone who’s supported us so far. We’re about to do it all again for ANOTHER sold out crowd at 4 pm today!!

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Wowwee!!! As of this moment, there are only 5 seats left for Opening Night (9/19) and Sunday (9/20) is completely sold out! We’ll also be performing on 9/23 and 9/26 - we hope we see you there!

Opening Night is tomorrow!!! 😁😁😁

Tickets here: https://www.theatrecrude.org/

Look for Tickets & Passes -> Performances at Perpetual Motion Dance -> Look for “Later is Now” slots

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Last night was our final rehearsal! We are locked in and now the countdown begins until our @theatrecrudeokc opening night! Only 4 more days!!

Don’t wait too long to reserve your tickets. The Saturday and Sunday shows are filling up fast! “Later is Now” can be found under the Perpetual Motion Dance list (and there are so many other cool shows to check out too!) https://www.theatrecrude.org/

Special thanks to @okcreptheater for letting us rehearse in their warehouse space! I highly recommend them for your rehearsal space needs!

And I can’t give enough shoutouts to the incredible, hardworking cast and crew! The cast is ready to bring you a fantastic show! The crew has worked tirelessly to make sure all the staging, tech, props, costumes, and everything else you can think of, is running like clockwork to make the magic happen!

If you’d like, you can also support our ambitions beyond the stage show by going here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jrpatchell/later-is-now-an-oklahoma-original-film

We’ll see you at the theater!!

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Last night, the “Later is Now” cast & crew brought their A-game to our tech rehearsal! It was magical to see all the elements come together. I feel like the luckiest guy alive that this hard-working bunch of artists are lending their talents to breathe life into my script. Opening night is in ONE WEEK!

Tickets: https://www.theatrecrude.org/
Look for Tickets & Passes -> Performances at Perpetual Motion Dance -> Find “Later is Now” slots
-OR- buy a pass to see multiple cool shows!

Venue & Showtimes:
@perpetualmotiondance
402 North Hudson Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Saturday, September 19th at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 20th at 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 26th at 5:30 p.m.

Cast:
Cassie: @thatkelseyrogers
Bryce: @devinmontgomeryy
Jamie: @lucasbyates
Evelyn: @abigailjolliff
Xander: @jj.willis
Charlie: @rhinorog

Crew:
Stage Manager: @raygunbee
Costume Designer: @rubyshoesii
Prop Master: Lessa Keller-Kenton
Stage Crew: Desiree Varasteh
Special Thanks: @hallmooholycow

Playwright/Director: @jrpatchell

@theatrecrudeokc

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Knock knock, it’s Xander Vandiver!

Xander has got a deal for you! You’ll be more than a buyer - you’ll be an owner! Here’s your shot at the ground floor of an incredible business opportunity. “Beast Side” energy products will improve your life so much, you won’t be able to resist recruiting your family and friends! And why wouldn’t you share your new passion with your loved ones? So do we have a deal?

Played by @jj.willis

“Later is Now,” part of @theatrecrudeokc
Performed Sept. 19-26
Venue: Perpetual Motion Dance

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